Complete guide to all 7 element reactions · Damage mechanics · Team building
Hydro + Pyro or Pyro + Hydro
Hydro on Pyro: 1.5x damage
Pyro on Hydro: 2.0x damage
Classic reaction, relies on high-multiplier skills.
Key characters: Hu Tao, Yelan, Tartaglia
Cryo + Pyro or Pyro + Cryo
Cryo on Pyro: 1.5x
Pyro on Cryo: 2.0x
Extremely high damage ceiling.
Key characters: Ganyu (MeltGanyu), Rosaria
Dendro + Electro → Quicken aura
Aggravate: Electro DMG bonus (EM scaling)
Spread: Dendro DMG bonus
Excellent EM scaling!
Key characters: Keqing, Cyno, Tighnari
Dendro + Hydro → Dendro Core
⚡Hyperbloom: Electro trigger, homing missiles
🔥Burgeon: Pyro trigger, AoE explosion
✨Bountiful Core (Nilou): Instant massive AoE
Core teams: Hyperbloom, Nilou Bloom
Anemo + Hydro/Pyro/Electro/Cryo/Dendro
Spreads the element to nearby enemies
Pair with Viridescent Venerer 4pc
Reduces corresponding RES by 40%!
Key characters: Kazuha, Venti, Sucrose
Geo + Hydro/Pyro/Electro/Cryo → Elemental Shard
Pick up to gain a shield of that element
Key mechanic for Navia:
Shards boost E skill shotgun damage
Zhongli doesn't need crystals (his shield is thick enough)
Hydro + Electro → Continuous Electro DMG
Excellent AoE, can chain to nearby enemies
Intermittently interrupts enemy actions
Common combo: Yelan + Raiden Shogun
Core reaction for Tartaglia Fireworks comp
Hydro + Cryo → Freeze
Enemy cannot move (ultimate CC)
Frozen enemies give 40% crit rate with Blizzard Strayer
Does not work on bosses
Freeze team: Ayaka + Kazuha + Kokomi + Shenhe
Pyro + Electro → Explosive knockback
AoE Pyro damage
Decent against large bosses
Knocks small enemies away (lowers DPS)
Not recommended as a core reaction